Wannabee Hobby Beekeepers

September 2016 Meeting Minutes

Wannabee Hobby Beekeepers Meeting Minutes: September 14, 2016 members and friends met at the Canyon Lake Senior Center at 6 p.m. President Kia Smith called the meeting to order. Approximately 45 people attended.

The 2016 Officers

President- Kia Smith

Vice President- Michelle Grosek

Secretary- Lynette Epp

Treasurer- Jan Snedigar

Old Business

No old business

New Business

Dustie Go Fund Me Site- Jerry moved that the club give $500 to Dustie for her injuries with her bees. It was seconded and passed.

Tote for librarian- Lynette moved that the club purchase a tote with wheels for the librarian. It was seconded and passed.

Program

Bill Clements gave a presentation about the bee incident in Sturgis

Bob Ashiem gave a detailed informational about the difference between European bees and African bees

There was much discussion about how we as a club deal with and be prepared for any instances of African bees making their way up to South Dakota. Kia took names of people willing to work on a bee club action plan, swarm ready contacts, and emergency response education.